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General Information Background On March 1, 1999, pursuant to the new Canada Marine Act , the name and status of the Montreal Port Corporation were changed to the Montreal Port Authority (MPA). The transition from the Montreal Port Corporation is facilitated by the fact that the enterprise has already been operating in a commercial, efficient and profitable manner since at least its founding as a local port corporation in 1983 in accordance with the Canada Port Authorities Act , which had replaced the National Harbours Board Act of 1936, the Government Harbours and Piers Act and the Harbour Commissions Act of 1964. The MPA reports to Parliament through the Minister of Transport. Additional information related to the MPA, its history, and mandate can be found here. Responsibilities The MPA builds and maintains infrastructures that it leases to private stevedoring companies. It also directly operates a passenger terminal and its own railway network with more than 100 kilometres of track providing transcontinental railways with direct access to almost every berth. The MPA's mission is to manage the MPA's infrastructures efficiently and facilitate our clients' transportation and logistical activities in order to promote trade and contribute to the prosperity of both the Greater Montreal region and of Canada, while respecting the environment. Within its mission, the MPA's vision is to be the preferred maritime gateway on the North American continent, reliable and safe, offering clients an integrated, competitive suite of services implemented by an open and dedicated team of professionals. For additional information on the MPA's responsibilities please click here . Institutional Functions, Programs and Activities GENERAL MANAGEMENT The Montreal Port Authority General Management carries out activities related to the strategic direction and allocating of resources among services and processes, as well as those activities related to analyzing exposure to risk and determining appropriate countermeasures. The General Management plays a crucial role in establishing and sustaining the Port's reputation based on its mission and in ensuring that the Port remains an important leader in the development, marketing and management of trade and transportation, commitment to sustainable development, and role as economic development agent for the local, regional, and national economy. CORPORATE AFFAIRS & SECRETARIAT The Corporate Affairs and Secretariat ensures that the service operations and programs of the MPA comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies or plans. Risks and Claims Management Description: Records may include information relating to complaints, accidents and investigations from those making a complaint or comment to the MPA regarding any matter in its jurisdiction; or those individuals involved in an accident within the Port's jurisdiction. Document types: accident or property damage reports, forms, settlements, legal opinions, insurance documents, court documents, policies, procedures, and related correspondence. Record Number: MPA LAS 005 Accidents and Compensation - Bank Number: MPA PPU 005 Description: This file includes accident reports and investigations and compensation requests. Personal information may include the names and addresses of the firms or individuals involved in an accident or who are claiming compensation, the nature of the complaint, opinions and views of, or about individuals, and signatures. Class of Individuals: General public and firms representing individuals involved in an accident. Purpose: This file is used to conserve data on requests for compensation by or from the MPA; and to authorize or determine amounts owing to or claimed by the MPA in the event of a loss or damage. The legislative authority for this collection of information is carried out in accordance with its Letters Patent and the Canada Marine Act , Section 28 Consistent Uses: Aggregate information may be used for reporting to Senior Management and the Board of Directors and for annual reporting purposes and risk assessment and insurance coverage. Retention and Disposal Standards: Accident files are destroyed 6 years after the expiration of all measures. RDA Number: 2002/001 Related Record Number: MPA LAS 005 TBS Registration: 004261 Bank Number: MPA PPU 005 Complaints, interventions and information requests - Bank Number: MPA PPU 035 Description: This file contains the details of persons who make a complaint or submit comments to the MPA about any matter coming under its jurisdiction. Personal information may include the names and addresses of the persons who submit a request or an observation, and the nature of the request. It may also include signatures of individuals resulting from petitions submitted by citizens' groups. Class of Individuals: General public. Purpose: This file is used to keep data about complaints, observations and requests made to the MPA. The legislative authority for this collection of information is accordance with its Letters Patent and the Canada Marine Act , Section 28. Consistent Uses: Follow-up on complaints and information requests and to provide statistical information to senior management. Retention and Disposal Standards: These files are kept for two years from the last administrative action and then destroyed. RDA Number: 2002/001 Related Record Number: MPA LAS 005 TBS Registration: 004267 Bank Number: MPA PPU 035 Legal files - Bank Number: MPA PPU 030 Description: These files contain information about a number of legal questions affecting the MPA. It includes legal opinions, documents concerning lawsuits, seizures, collection files and other similar documents. Personal information may include name, contact information, legal advice, nature of the legal issue and the legal measure, opinions and views of, or about, individuals, and signature. Class of Individuals: General public and representatives of individuals and firms. Purpose: Data conserved in these files are used for the application of federal laws and MPA by-laws. They are intended to compile data on legal questions affecting MPA. The legislative authority for this collection of information is accordance with its Letters Patent and the Canada Marine Act , Section 28. Consistent Uses: Information is used for the application of federal laws and MPA by-laws; and support action taken in settling lawsuits and any other legal matters, in conformity with federal laws and MPA by-laws. Information may also be used for reporting to senior management and the Board of Directors, and for planning and evaluation purposes. Retention and Disposal Standards: Files are destroyed 6 years after the expiration of any provision. RDA Number: 2002/001 Related Record Number: MPA LAS 005 TBS Registration: 004266 Bank Number: MPA PPU 030 GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT Growth and Development encompasses the overall marketing, product development, promotion, and market research for existing and new markets in Canada and around the world. It helps to drive the MPA's brand and corporate reputation. This includes bolstering the MPA's corporate image and reputation; positioning the MPA in key industrial and global markets; ensuring that the brand experience for external stakeholders and customers is consistently reflective of the corporation's reputation for excellence. GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT The Growth and Development Department is responsible for the following activities: growth development, marketing and promotional affairs, communications, information, special events and advertising. Business Development Description: Records may relate to market research, new projects and opportunities aimed to maintain and create new partnerships with federal, provincial, regional and international stakeholders that offer effective support for the achievement of local, regional and national social and economic objectives. Document types: market research and testing, memoranda of understanding, correspondence with provincial and international partners, information on practices and operations, reports, budgets, plans, statistics, policies and procedures. Record Number: MPA MAD 010 Administration of Tariffs and Fees Description: Records include information related to the administration of tariffs and fees in accordance with the Port's Letters Patent pursuant to the Canada Marine Act . Document types: Harbour dues; berthage, anchorage and wharfage descriptions and fees; dangerous goods descriptions and fees; water service fees, mobile ramp fees; in transit passenger fees or embarking/disembarking passenger fees; remittals,